*DAILY DEW 9/DECEMBER/2022* *When Your Church’s Missions Heartbeat Has Flatlined* (IV) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."* (2 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ _Zeal for the Mission Is Both Taught and Caught_ How do people change? What takes them from one level of engagement in the mission to another? Paul obviously valued the exchange of information that happens in teaching. It’s all over his letters. *Truth shapes people. Being taught instigates change.* Emulation is another way to initiate transformation. People often need to see a new model. One peculiar facet of the teaching found in Philippians is its demonstrative nature. The bulk of this letter concerns examples to imitate. This letter functions like a YouTube clip. YouTube clips, unlike dusty instruction manuals, help us see something in action. Paul recognized the inspiring ability of good models. He sought to be one for Philippi and to hold others up who were modeling it well (Phil. 4:9; 3:17). He recognized the contagious nature of good role models. Example after example embodies the humility necessary to press forward for the progress of the gospel. They watch Timothy, who stands alone in how he puts the interests of others above his own (Phil. 2:19–24). Paul replayed that same ethic from a scene in the life of Epaphroditus, as he risked his life for Paul and was burdened, not that he was sick and nearly died, but that the congregation at Philippi might be worried about his sickness (Phil. 2:25–30). Paul included one scene from his own life in chapter one when he made a choice. He esteemed the benefit that would come to them by him continuing to live over the better option for him personally of departing and being with Christ (Phil. 1:12–30). Replay after replay, the Philippians see the mindset that drives mission. *It’s not about us. It’s about Christ and others.* Sandwiched in the middle of the other examples in Philippians is the one example that outshines them all (Phil. 2:5–11). *Good role models of mission go a long way to recapturing the greatness of the Great Commission among your people.* There may be people in your midst you can highlight as an example of godliness, or biographical sketches can also have this effect. It would also be fitting to assess our own example to the flock. *Are we someone from whom they can catch the mission? Does our life revolve around proclaiming Christ?* _MEDITATION:_ *“Recentering our congregational life on Jesus and his humility will resuscitate the heart behind mission by God’s grace. The cross has the functional power to transform a contentious people into those who contend together for the progress of the gospel. Paul lingered long over it, helping the believers see its striking peculiarities. We need to help our people linger long over the gospel so they might labor on for the gospel.”* *#Greg_Handley* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_DECEMBER* ❤ Links To Visit: *Register4HTP2022:* https://bit.ly/HTP2022_ACTIVATED *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.